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of your own unique personal style) and eclectic mixing.
Head-to-toe
anything is just so tacky. Isaac Mizrahi did it right in his
"High/Low" show, which combined his pricey ready-to-wear
looks with his bargain-basement designs for Target, you too
shouldn't be afraid to change it up, and combine the usual
with the unusual. Here's a list of a few trends that are happening
this season. Don't be afraid to try them out, and mix and
match to suit your style!
Color
Wash
Color us green with envy: this season, it's the sexiest, richest
color out there. You'll find a hue to suit any complexion,
from the deepest emerald pine to grass green, muted sage,
or mint. Other color trends include rich jewel tones, especially
on velvet and cashmere. Emerald, sapphire and amethyst provide
a beautiful foil for rich metals like silver and gold. The
summer's obsession with teal, dusty rose, and chocolate brown
continues into fall.
On a more
Technicolor note, brights of all kinds are also hot for fall.
Old-school denim pioneers Levi's has regained their cachet
of cool by teaming with Lower East Side hipster art/fashion
store Alife. Crayon-vivid red, yellow, orange, green, and
blue jeans (of course) will be sold this fall (about $170),
limited edition, of course. For those of you who want some
color for less, try Diane von Furstenberg's Glamazonian cream
color palette ($45). Available in similar shades (chartreuse,
blue, red, orange, violet), the sheer 'war paints' can be
layered on eyes, lips, and cheeks.
Make
Me Up!
Makeup this fall is whatever you want it to be. Choose colors
to match your moods and outfit. No more overly bronzed J.Lo
glow - shine is done on the face with a more delicate touch.
Cream colors can be smeared all over the face, giving a monochromatic
look with a bit of shimmer. Try Nars' The Multiple in Copacabana
($35), and rub the cream color on lids, cheekbones, and lips
for a natural look with a hint of shine.
For evening,
try lining eyes with jewel-toned eyeshadows and liners, layering
with mascara, and pairing with a lighter-colored mouth. The
smoky eye is not a new concept, but when done in a color (other
than black), it achieves new heights. Lip and cheek tints
provide a natural-looking flush for any time. Tarte, Benefit,
Hard Candy, and Urban Decay all have products that will help
you get glowing (without anyone knowing!)
Jean
Genie
Denim has done an about-face since summer, where bleachy,
beachy, and weathered styles were all the rage. This fall's
denim is more about refinement. Featuring a slightly higher
waist than all those super-ultra-low-waist jeans (Paris Hilton,
please take note), Fall 2004 denim styles showcase several
style points. The cropped jean is still a fun and funky silhouette
(pair it with some knee-high boots, or with some fun stockings
or socks and an ankle boot). Other styles feature narrower
legs, like a cigarette pant, which look great with pumps;
trouser-style jeans, great for the workplace, are also widely
available. Washes are less 'dirty' and instead feature a darker,
deeper indigo hue. Hot new brands include James Jeans, Notify,
Salt, and Loomstate. Other favorites include Seven, Citizens
of Humanity, Rock & Republic, True Religion, and Yanuk.
Trail
Blazer
Blazers and jackets are the key pieces to own this fall. Paired
easily with work separates or relaxed casual looks, designers
all over the block re-cut jackets in slimmer and cropped shapes.
Important fabrics include tweed, tweed, and more tweed. Coco
Chanel would be proud! Versace showcased tweed jackets in
acid brights including plum and chartreuse. Corduroy and velvet
also feature prominently; jackets at mass retailers (Urban
Outfitters, Zara, H&M, Gap, J.Crew) feature unusual colors
like lawn green, petal pink, and teal.
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